You are becoming distracted and diverting your time, energy and resources away from where it should be spent which is locating and acquiring good real estate and then managing it well. 

This is particularly beneficial in popular tourist areas where demand for short-term lodging is high.Flexibility: Owners can choose when to rent their property, allowing them to use it personally during off-peak times.Support for Local Tourism: STRs provide a unique lodging option for tourists, helping to boost the local economy by attracting visitors who may prefer a home-like stay over traditional hotels.Diversification for Investors: STRs provide real estate investors with an additional income stream, especially if they own properties in tourist-heavy areas.Cons:Strict Regulations and Higher Fees: San Antonio recently updated its STR regulations.

In my opinion, house hacking is the easiest way to get into the RE game with the lowest money out of pocket...plus if you throw in a renovation loan like the 203k or homestyle, you can boost your worth quickly!

RU literally own western Europe's energy, literally. 

Metropolitan areas such as Austin, Dallas, and Houston have become major hubs for technology, finance, and energy sectors, attracting both jobseekers and investors from across the country.While Texas still experiences some seasonal variations, they’re typically less dramatic than in northern states.

(optional)Kitchen Remodel (2020): Updated countertops, cabinets, and installed new stainless steel appliances.Bathroom Renovation (2019): Added new tiles, modern fixtures, and a glass shower enclosure in the master bathroom.Finished Basement (2018): Added 600 sq. ft. of finished space, including a family room and home office.New Roof (2021): Replaced the entire roof with new shingles and added improved insulation.Landscaping (2022): Redesigned front and backyard with new plants, sod, and an outdoor seating area.Energy-Efficient Windows (2020): Installed energy-saving windows throughout the home.

And, regardless of which party takes the White House, the housing shortage will not change.The only way to boost supply is for builders to significantly increase home construction.

Though he lived in times that were far more violent than ours, Tsukahara Bokuden still managed to develop a peaceful philosophy and believed that it was better to spend energy learning ways to avoid conflict altogether than to carry a sword and win fights. 

Whether you’re trying to find off-market deals, build a pipeline of motivated sellers, or scale up your operations, there are some game-changing tools and methods that can seriously boost your efforts.I’m really passionate about helping others take their business to the next level, and I’ve seen firsthand how these approaches can deliver results.

I think it was a double whammy when the fed rate was boosted from nothing to 5-5.25 and the fed was also selling a bunch of the bonds they had bought before to drive mortgage rates down.